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UK cell and gene therapy sector reaches commercialisation crossroads
October 3, 2026
The UK’s cell and gene therapy sector is at a turning point, with conditions increasingly in place to translate the country’s research strength […]
Scores of speakers announced for Lab Innovations 2026 with more pending this month
October 3, 2026
More than 60 speaker slots have been created to date for this year’s Lab Innovations Show at Birmingham NEC next month, further confirmations […]
Lab Awards finalists announced for 2026
October 3, 2026
Nearly 70 finalists have been announced for this year’s Lab Awards lineup, with winners to be announced at the first day of the […]
When seeing is no longer believing
September 27, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is polluting the world of science. Online teaching and reference resources are suddenly being populated by images of imaginary microbes, […]
Jim Al-Khalili to explore mysteries of time in 2026 Christmas Lectures
September 27, 2026
Theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili will explore the science of time in this year’s Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution. […]
£25m challenge targets unanswered questions in upper gastrointestinal cancers
September 27, 2026
Scientists worldwide are being invited to tackle two major unanswered questions about stomach and oesophageal cancers through a new £25 million Cancer Grand […]
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UK cell and gene therapy sector reaches commercialisation crossroads
October 3, 2026
The UK’s cell and gene therapy sector is at a turning point, with conditions increasingly in place to translate the country’s research strength into company growth and investment, according to the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult’s 2026 Annual Review. During 2025/26, CGT Catapult worked with 81 companies on advanced therapy innovation, 70% of which were […]
Scores of speakers announced for Lab Innovations 2026 with more pending this month
October 3, 2026
More than 60 speaker slots have been created to date for this year’s Lab Innovations Show at Birmingham NEC next month, further confirmations pending. The five themed stages will host series devoted to AI, sustainability, quality control, training and more during the two day show which runs from 4-5 November. Keynote speakers, writer-presenter Timandra Harkness […]
Lab Awards finalists announced for 2026
October 3, 2026
Nearly 70 finalists have been announced for this year’s Lab Awards lineup, with winners to be announced at the first day of the Lab innovations Show, on Wednesday, 4 November. There are 13 awards on offer, with one – Special Achievement – decided by the expert judging panel without a finalists’ list. The other 12, […]
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When seeing is no longer believing
September 27, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is polluting the world of science. Online teaching and reference resources are suddenly being populated by images of imaginary microbes, machinery full of mistakes, and human bodies that don’t work. The shiny artwork is glistening, organic, voluptuous and detailed. But it’s fake: it is too perfect to be real, cautions Brian J […]
Keeping cleanroom contamination under control with good design
September 27, 2026
Cleanroom controls need to achieve more than initial compliance, says Phillip Godden. To be effective, you need to take a longer perspective… A surprising number of cleanrooms are designed to achieve compliance at audit and handover but fall short in terms of supporting long-term goals. The real test of maintaining relevant environmental controls over the […]
Game Theory: Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion
August 23, 2026
High marks for Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion from Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner. WHAT IS FINSPAN? In a previous column, we reviewed the superb Wingspan (and its expansions). Finspan comes from the same family of games, sharing its theme while introducing a range of new mechanics and shifting the focus to aquatic life. You […]
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A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical and processing kit without the wait or cost of new builds. At the core is a 2019 Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano modular UHPLC system, a high-performance liquid chromatography platform widely […]
